Talk about George Chanos’ decision to not run for attorney general

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 | 1:12 a.m.

What others are saying about appointed Attorney General George Chanos' decision to not seek a four-year elective term:

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"I certainly wish Mr. Chanos and his family the best. I know this could not have been an easy decision. However, my focus is on my campaign and my experience and qualifications to be Nevada's next attorney general." - Catherine Cortez Masto, Democratic candidate for attorney general.

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"Since there are a multitude of excellent potential Republican candidates, all of whom are more qualified than the announced Democrat candidate, the NRP is confident that Republicans will retain the office of attorney general in the November election." - State Republican Party Chairman Paul Adams.

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"Although I am disappointed that he will not be seeking election to the office, as a father and grandfather I can attest to the enormous drain political life takes on your family life. Therefore, I understand his decision." - Gov. Kenny Guinn, who appointed Chanos and expected him to run for a full term.

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"Standing up for senior citizens is not partisan politics, and I was proud to stand with 56 Republican and Democratic legislators who felt that affordable prescription drug prices were too high. What he really didn't like was being criticized. Well, we live in a democracy." - Assembly Majority Leader Barbara Buckley, D-Las Vegas, who was criticized by Chanos.

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"He sincerely decided the job wasn't for him. You can't fault a guy for being objective and honest. ... I'm going to take the week and maybe the weekend talking to people in all corners of the state. It's flattering to have people call you, but it's certainly not a great circumstance to enter a race with seven months to go. Anyone who's looking at this race now will be starting from ground zero." - State Sen. Mark Amodei, R-Carson City, mentioned as a possible GOP candidate for attorney general.